Galatians 6:3

Authorized King James Version (1611)

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 3:18 : 18 ¶ Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
  • 2 Cor 12:11 : 11 ¶ I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.
  • 1 Cor 8:2 : 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
  • Prov 26:12 : 12 ¶ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
  • Rom 12:3 : 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
  • Gal 2:6 : 6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed [to be somewhat] in conference added nothing to me:
  • 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
  • Jas 1:22 : 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
  • Jas 1:26 : 26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.
  • 1 John 1:8 : 8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
  • Prov 25:14 : 14 ¶ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain.
  • Rom 12:16 : 16 [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
  • Luke 18:11 : 11 ‹The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men› [are], ‹extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.›
  • 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
  • 2 Cor 3:5 : 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;

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    4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

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  • 1 Cor 3:18-21
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    18¶ Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

    19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

    20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

    21¶ Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

  • 1 Cor 4:6-7
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    6And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and [to] Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think [of men] above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

    7¶ For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]?

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    2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

  • 2 Cor 10:7
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  • Jas 1:22-24
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    22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

    23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

    24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

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    11Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [will we be] also in deed when we are present.

    12¶ For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

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    6For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but [now] I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me [to be], or [that] he heareth of me.

  • Phil 2:3-4
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    3[Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

    4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

  • Gal 6:1-2
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    1¶ Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

    2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

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    16¶ I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

    17That which I speak, I speak [it] not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

  • Gal 6:7
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    7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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    2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.

  • 1 Tim 6:4
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    4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

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    12Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

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    3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

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    17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

    18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

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    31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

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    31Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence.

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    26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

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    3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.

    4For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

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    7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

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    12¶ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

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    7¶ There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

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    16[Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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    4¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

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    14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

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    29That no flesh should glory in his presence.

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    26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

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    7For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.

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    6Your glorying [is] not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

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    18Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

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    3And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

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